Job Cost Analyst

Job summary

The Job Cost Analyst collects and analyzes financial data to improve budget accuracy and reduce costs across departments and projects. They coordinate with management to forecast expenses, estimate production costs, and monitor variances between standard and actual costs.

Job details

The Job Cost Analyst will collect and analyze financial information (e.g., inventory purchases, labor costs) related to the organization’s expenses, seeking ways to improve accuracy of budgets and forecasts, and to decrease the cost of assigned departments and projects. The analyst estimates production costs and tracks the changes in regular costs (e.g., due to new products and new processes). The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience. RESPONSIBILITES What You'll Be Doing: * Recommends and directs changes in operating and manufacturing procedures to improve efficiencies in processes. Suggests cost-reducing or profitable solutions. * Gathers and analyzes financial data; offers analytical support for departmental projects. * Coordinates with management to forecast and analyze costs of processes, labor, and inventory, Estimates product costs for existing and new products. * Determines estimates and monitors standard costs and investigates variances with actual costs. * Monitors changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs. QUALIFICATIONS What You'll Need For Success: * Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, business, or similar field; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. * 3-5 years’ experience as a cost analyst, cost specialist or similar role. * Experience in data, operational and financial analysis. * Knowledge of accounting processes and software. Solid understanding of information systems and MS Excel. * Strong attention to details. * Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. * Strong communication and presentation skills. * Aptitude to succeed in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. * Fully applies oneself to the requirements of the position * Assist in month end close and reporting * Assist in annual budgeting, variance analysis and other analytical work as needed. #LI-LDL1 Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non­-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger. There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.

What you’ll do

The Job Cost Analyst collects and analyzes financial data to improve budget accuracy and reduce costs across departments and projects. They coordinate with management to forecast expenses, estimate production costs, and monitor variances between standard and actual costs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a CPA designation preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost analysis and proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial analysis
• Cost analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Accounting processes
• MS Excel
• Data analysis
• Operational analysis
• Variance analysis
• Mathematical abilities
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Information systems
• Calculations
• Presentations
• Communication
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Information Systems
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Finance
• Oil and Gas
• Mathematics
• Certified Public Accountant
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Financial Analysis
• Month-End Closing
• Accounting
• Purchasing
• Variance Analysis
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Cost-Of-Production Theory Of Value
• Excavation
• Industrial Construction

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Data & Analytics
• Cost Analyst
• Cost Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors